Contents
Andhra Pradesh
Kuchipudi, Kolattam, Dhimsa, Veeranatyam
Arunachal Pradesh
Bardo Chham
Assam
Bihu, Jumar, Bagurumba, Ali Ai Ligang
Bihar
Paika, Kajari, Bidesia, Jhijhian
Paika
Chhattisgarh
Panthi,
Raut Nacha
Gujarat
Raas, tippani, Padhar, Garba
Haryana
Dhamal, Daph, Phag, Ghoomar, Jhumar, Loor
Himachal Pradesh
Kinnauri Nati, Namgen
Jharkhand
Karma
Jammu & Kashmir
Kud, Dumhal, Rouf, Bhand Pather, Bachha Nagma, Hafiza Dance, Bhand Jashan, Wuegi-Nachun
Karnataka
Yakshagna, Bayalata, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragaase dance
Kerala
Mohiniattam, Kathakali, Padayani
Madhya Pradesh
Tertali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki dance, Phulpati dance, Maanch, Gaur Maria, Grida
Maharashtra
Pavri Nach, Lavani, Dangi, Koli
Manipur
Thang Ta, Dhol Cholom
Mizoram
Cheraw Dance
Nagaland
Chang Lo or Sua Lua
Odisha
Ghumura, Chau, Goti Pua, Nacni, Odissi, Dhap, Dalkhai, Baag Naach
Punjab
Bhangra, Jhumar, Karthi, Kikkli, Malwai Giddha, Sammi, Jindua
Rajasthan
Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Bhavai, Chirami, Gair, Tera Tali
Sikkim
Singh Chaam
Tamil Nadu
Bharata Natyam, Devarattam, Kamandi, Kummi, Karagattam, Mayil Attam, Paampu attam, Oyilattam Telangana Perini Thandavam, Lambadi, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Burra Katha, Pagati Vesham
Tripura
Hojagiri
Uttar Pradesh
Charkula, Kathak, Karma, Dadra
Uttarakhand
Barada Nati, Botiya, Cancheri, Chhapelia, Choliya, Jagars, Jhora, Romala
Goa
Dekhnni, Fugdi, Corridinho, Dashavatara
Meghalaya
Nongkrem, Shad Suk mynsiem, Behdienkhalm, Lahoo
West Bengal
Gambhira, Kalikapatadi, Nanci, Alkap, Domni
FAQs
Classical dances recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (Uttar Pradesh), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Manipuri (Manipur), Mohiniyattam (Kerala), Odissi (Odisha), Sattriya (Assam), Chhau (Eastern India)
Bharatnatyam is the oldest dance form in India.
The Cultural Ministry of India has included Chhau in the list of classical dances that makes a total of 9 classical dance forms.
Kathakali is different from a similar-sounding Kathak, though both are Indian classical dance traditions of “story play” wherein the stories have been traditionally derived from the Hindu epics and the Puranas.
Lavani is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra, India. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm.